Who We Are

The mission of the Northwest Laborers’-Employers Cooperation and Education Team (NW LECET) is to build strong relationships between our Signatory Contractors, Local Unions and District Councils by developing and implementing programs and strategies which will create work opportunities for our members and employers, increase market share and provide resources that will increase labor-management engagement.

OUR VISION:To have strong relationships and implement strategies that provide opportunities to members, affiliates, employers and other mutual interests.

WHO WE ARE:

Northwest LECET works to identify new and emerging markets and positions NW LIUNA and its signatory contractors to capitalize on those opportunities. It is one of the three funds that make up LIUNA’s Tri-Funds, organizations uniquely established to assist in expanding LIUNA’s market share. LECET, the LIUNA Training and Education Fund (LIUNA Training), and the Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA) develop the marketing, training, and health and safety programs that give LIUNA a competitive edge.

Northwest LECET is governed by a board of Labor and Management Trustees. Northwest LECET’s region consists of nine states, 16 Local Unions and five District Councils throughout Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

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Our Board of Directors

Northwest LECET is governed by a board of Labor and Management Trustees that embodies the partnerships necessary to get the job done in today’s construction market. The Board bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that has proven invaluable in steering Northwest LECET’s operations in a way that provides joint benefits for LIUNA, its members, and its signatory contractors.

LABOR BOARD MEMBERS

MANAGEMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Robert F. Abbott

NW LECETVice President & Regional Manager

Jermaine Smiley

Washington & Northern Idaho District Council of LaborersBusiness Manager

LECET’s proprietary custom project tracking program, MEP is designed to search for and track construction projects. This innovative program is available as an online program and a mobile app in iOS and Android formats.